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By Kevin Hand and Rohan Sharma
Published On 2 May 2026

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5 May 2026 - 16:00
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Pre-match reading: Iran’s football team shows World Cup readiness with social media posts

By Hafsa Adil

Iran’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup appear to be on track, as social media posts from the team’s official account hint at an upcoming tournament kit reveal and show the squad training at an undisclosed location.

Videos posted by Team Melli’s Instagram account on Monday showed players taking part in a photo shoot for what appears to be Iran’s home kit for the World Cup.

Iran are in Group G of the World Cup and will play all their games in the United States, which is cohosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico.

Several members of Iran’s squad, including first-choice goalkeeper Alireza Safar Beiranvand and winger Milad Mohammadi, were shown wearing a new kit in a series of social media posts.

The Team Melli account also posted photos from training sessions, which have been held in Iran before the squad travels to Turkiye for three friendly matches before the World Cup.

2 May 2026 - 19:34
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That’s a wrap

Arsenal put on a show at the Emirates to come away with a 3-0 victory over Fulham.

The result propels their title ambitions as we head ever closer to the conclusion of the season.

On behalf of Kevin Hand, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

2 May 2026 - 19:18
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Silva: ‘We should have performed much better’

Fulham boss Marco Silva spoke with Sky Sports: “I don’t like to go this way, we should have performed much better. The goals we still have to achieve are not at the level we were.

“Things that we should analyse, it’s not the moment to talk now. We have to be ready for it.

“It was the minimum that we should have done [on an improved second half performance]. We knew it was going to happen.

“We spoke about what we should have done completely differently. They are the basics and if you look at the goals and the chances they create, they are the basics that were not there.

“It was clear at half-time, we wanted to do completely different things with winning duels. It was there in the second half but too late.

“If you don’t have all the squad ready, we have to go with the others and we trust them. We will be stronger. There are three points that we lost.

“The gap will be bigger if not, that is not under our control. We have to be very disappointed with the performance.”

2 May 2026 - 19:12
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Myles Lewis-Skelly: ‘I feel like we have three finals left now’

Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, who put in a scintillating performance, spoke with Sky Sports, “I feel like we have three finals left now. Every day, we try to stay in the moment as a team and take every game as it comes.

“We go into every game wanting to play with that intensity and joy, and if we play like that when we take care of that, our quality will shine through, and today was a great example of that.”

“Inside, I was buzzing, but I was just glad the manager put his trust in me [to play in midfield]. Game two done [now], another three to go. We won the most games in the history of this club in a whole season, and it’s not finished.

“The first 10 minutes were huge to set the tone. Just doing my job today, and that is what I had to do: Be effective and efficient.

“[On Mikel Arteta] That is the boss. I am grateful for him, and that shows our connection is strong.”

2 May 2026 - 19:06
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2 May 2026 - 19:06
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Arteta: ‘It was a great team performance’

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta caught up with Sky Sports after the match: “It was a great team performance. There were some great individual performances as well, which is very important.

“We started in the game as we wanted. Very lively. Really intense in the high press.

“We got the crowd going, and when this stadium creates that kind of atmosphere, it can be difficult.

“We had more players available today. It was a really good balance in terms of the qualities. It was a great performance.

“We showed a lot of authority, determination and composure. We brought a lot of energy to the stadium.

“I said before, the way he [Myles Lewis-Skelly] is acting in training, the way he is behaving around the boys is phenomenal.

“Game two done. Another three to go. We won the most games in the history of this club in a whole season, and it’s not finished.

“We have a lot of rhythm. We are used to playing every three days and we will play one of the biggest games in the history of this stadium [against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday].”

2 May 2026 - 19:00
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Domination

2 May 2026 - 18:54
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Next up for Al Jazeera Sport

Our Premier League coverage continues into tomorrow, and we have a blockbuster for you.

Manchester United host longtime rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford, for what should hopefully be a fiery matchup.

Our live blog is set to kick off at 11:30 GMT, so make sure to tune in.

2 May 2026 - 18:48
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Gyokeres: ‘We never stopped believing’

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres scored twice to be judged Player of the Match. Here’s what he had to say to Sky Sports: “We controlled the game very well. We have to win the [remaining] games that are left.

“We showed today that we can put in a good performance. [It is an] Important three points.

“We went into the game believing that we are going to play in a good way and create a lot of chances. Today we did that.

“We never stopped believing, that is how it is.There is a lot to play for still. We are focused on the next one now [against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday]. Not too many games left, and we are in a good position.”

2 May 2026 - 18:42
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A look at the standings

Arsenal retain pole position with 76 points after 35 matches, with a healthy goal difference of 41.

Manchester City are six points behind in second, but still have two games in hand, with a goal difference of 37.

2 May 2026 - 18:37
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Updated match day 35 results

With half of the weekend matches completed, here are the updated results:

  • Leeds 3-1 Burnley
  • Brentford 3-0 West Ham
  • Wolves 1-1 Sunderland
  • Newcastle 3-1 Brighton
  • Arsenal 3-0 Fulham

 

2 May 2026 - 18:31
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Arsenal beat Fulham to extend lead at the top

It was the result their fans would have desperately searched for ahead of kickoff.

From the very first minute, the hosts were dialed in, with Fulham never really offering any danger.

Gyokeres and Saka banged in goals, with the former finishing with a brace.

Arsenal continue to apply further pressure on rivals City as the season draws nearer to its conclusion

Full-time: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:25
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Full-time: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham

The referee finally calls time.

Arsenal cruise to a dominant 3-0 result to further boost their title ambitions.

Full-time: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:21
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Four minutes added

Just four more minutes now.

90+1 minutes: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:21
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Arsenal holding on

They are looking to manage the clock and preserve the clean sheet.

City still have two games in hand, so it could very well come down to goal difference when all is said and done.

88 minutes: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:16
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Dowman fires wide

He races down the middle, before cutting to the right side at the top of the box.

He tries to get away a low shot towards the right post, but sends it past the upright. That would surely have brought the house down.

85 minutes: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:14
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Arsenal make final change

Ben White trudges off, with Cristhian Mosquera coming on in his stead.

83 minutes: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:12
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Calafiori finds the crossbar!

Arsenal win a corner from the right side, with Madueke swinging it in. Calafiori rises high to get to it, but his header is right at the crossbar!

That could very easily have been a fourth goal for the Gunners, extending their considerable goal difference to five on City.

81 minutes: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:10
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Further changes at the Emirates

Smith Rowe is unable to continue and is replaced by Jonah Kusi-Asare.

Eze makes way for Max Dowman.

79 minutes: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

2 May 2026 - 18:08
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Smith Rowe down

Smith Rowe receives the ball on the left side of the box, and tries to get it through a tight gap at the near post.

Raya is up to it, but it looks like the former Arsenal man has hurt himself as he lays on his back.

77 minutes: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham 

Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe shoots at goal [Paul Childs/Reuters]

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